Encounter

CNY Eucharistic Celebrations Timing –

Day 1: 29 Jan 2025
– 7:45am – Mandarin
– 9:30am – English

Day 2: 30 Jan 2025
– 7.30am – English

Please note that there is no 6pm EC on 28 Jan CNY Eve, and on the first 2 days of CNY, 29 and 30 Jan.

Holy Hour
7 Feb, Friday
7pm
@ Bethel

Special Eucharistic Celebration for the sick and and elderly
We will be having a special EC for the sick and elderly on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 at 10:30am.
Registration link: tinyurl.com/CSMSpecialEC-8Feb

Organisers requested to invite parishioners who are Doctor/s or Nurses to be on standby for the EC, estimated time: 10am – 12pm.
Drivers who can assist to fetch homebound/ elderly/ sick needing transportation.

Formation

Word of God 
Theme – Passing on the Word of God
Come and join us to pass on the Word of God through reading and drawing of the bible stories!
Venue –  St Michael Room (Level 2)
Bible Story time slots are
– 9 to 10am
– ⁠10 to 11am
– ⁠11am to 12pm
– ⁠12 to 1pm
We welcome children, families, parents and anyone who would like to read or listen to the bible stories. Join us by registering at our parish library downstairs after 9.30am EC. You may also email your names by 22 Jan 2025 indicating your preferred time slot to csmtrove@gmail.com
The Book of Hosea
Mondays, 3 & 10 Feb, 3 & 10 March
8pm
To register: tinyurl.com/CSMBookofHosea

Ginosko Journey
Ginosko is a group that seeks to facilitate God-encounters for the non-baptized through knowledge
of Jesus and the faith.
A new Ginosko journey has started, and we welcome all non-baptized persons who want to explore
the Catholic faith or are looking to sign up for RCIA. Kindly contact CSM Secretariat if you have
someone to refer.

Evening Brew
Friday, 24 January 2025
8pm at St Michael’s Patio

Come unpack the questions that you have about our faith!

Disciples Pathway

CSM Disciples Pathway
For CSM Parishioners Only

We may have on our own gone for several courses and retreats offered in the parish and in the Archdiocese. Do you know where all this is leading to? Would you like to take a pathway of faith and life?

Email for more information: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Community

Church of St Michael Family Camp 2025

          Yes it is back!  Please note the dates – the Family Camp will take place from 31 May to 4 June.
If you have school going children, and want to take a short break during the June holidays, do consider signing up for this camp!
We invite you to register your interest using the QR code shown on the screen, or use the link in Our Pilgrimage.
This is not a confirmed sign up, it’s a gauge for us to do the planning and look into the details.
We will contact you when it is time to confirm the registration.
So discuss with your family, save the dates and register your interest by next week, 26 January!

Register: tinyurl.com/CSMFamilyCampInterest

Sacrament of Confirmation

25 Jan 2025
5.30pm EC

Let us lift up a prayer for our confirmants this year:

Please pray for our confirmands:
1. Eulalia

2. Matthias

3. Joan

4. Sophia

5. Elizabeth

6. Agnes

7. Jacob

8. Paul

9. Francine

10. Jeremiah

11. Francis

12. Alphonsus

13. Zara

14. Anthony

15. Isidore

16. Joanna

17. Francesca

18. Job

19. Matthias

20. Matthaus Paolo

21. Rose

CSM in collaboration with KWSC@ St George

Come let’s get fit together as a community!

Workout and Breakfast

22 Jan 2025
9am to 11am

Please register. Limited slots.

CSM Movie Night

8 Feb, Sat
7pm
Dinner @ Michael Patio before movie!

Register: tinyurl.com/CSMMovieNight8Feb

Invitation to be a part of CSM’s Parish Finance Council

If you are a lawyer or architect, we invite you to help grow the parish by joining the Parish Finance Council.

Please email csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Thank you for your patience.
Elisha’s Spring is Now Open!
Daily 7am to 7pm

Recruitment of Facilitators

Ginosko is in need of facilitators to support our pre-RCIA enquirers and non-baptized in
knowing more about Jesus.
If you are interested in helping others to know about Jesus and experience His love,
kindly contact CSM Secretariat @ csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg to sign up as a
Ginosko facilitator.

Reaching out to our Gardening Community

Join us as volunteers in our new initiative – Outdoor Gardening. Find out more by sending an email to our Parish Secretariat.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Line Dance 2023

Line Dance
(for Seniors and Beginners Only)

Fridays 9.30 – 11.00am
Venue: St John Vianney
Teacher: Daisy Teo

Browse our selection of library books at CSM
with our NEW CSM Library App!

Here’s how to Get Started!

Step 1: Download the App –
Bookshelf-Your Virtual Library
(Available on both App Store and Google Play)

Step 2: Click on the link below

https://bookshelf.app.link/n176mH0sVzb

Step 3: Click to Explore the CSM Shared Shelf of over 700 books

Step 4: Interested to borrow a book?
Send an email to csmtrove@gmail.com

or come meet us at our mobile CSM Library
(by the religious stall) on Sundays after 9.30am EC.

Breakfast
@ St Michael’s Patio
Sundays after 9.30am EC

The word, “Xenizo” means “To be received hospitably as an honoured guest,” and that is the name our hospitality ministry has taken. Come and partake of breakfast made with loving hands, at St. Michael’s Patio every Sunday after the 9.30am Eucharistic Celebration. Mingle, fellowship, make a new friend, chat, welcome someone new.

Driving to Church?

If you are attending the Eucharistic Celebration and are driving, we urge you to turn into St. Francis Road and then turn left into Jalan Semerbak and then enter the Church. This is to facilitate a better traffic flow.

Ministry Recruitment

Join the Family Life Ministry
We are looking for parishioners who are not involved in any ministry to come forward to help us
care for the family life in the Church.
The ministry will look into the areas of providing information on marriage, couple health,
parenting, events to build family wellness and support for those in challenging situations like
divorce, dealing with teenagers and ageing parents.
Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Infant Baptism Preparation Team

The Infant Baptism Team journeys with parents and Godparents to prepare for and celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism of their children.

We invite you to join our team!

Do register if this is the ministry for you at csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Befrienders – Special Needs Catechists Needed

We are currently in need of catechists for children with special needs!
Please drop an email to the Parish Admin Office at csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg if you’re keen on being one.

Intercessory Prayer Group
Recruitment

“Intercession is a Prayer of petition which leads us to pray as Jesus did”  CCC2634

The Intercessory Prayer group is looking for members to come together to experience the power of collective prayer! We come to pray for others, extending God’s love, mercy and compassion for those who seek comfort,  healing and joys before the throne of Grace.

In this season of Advent, what better way to give and show your love for God’s people.

Come join the Intercessory Prayer Group!

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Audiovisual (AV) Ministry

JOIN US to create inspiring worship experiences!

Contact our Parish Office.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Comms Ministry Recruitment

Comms Ministry And You!

Have you felt the stirring in your heart to bring the Good News to all through your creativity?

From photography to digital art, canva posters to Instagram reels, multimedia videos to podcasts, reflections to reviews, we need you! Come talk to us.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Wardens Recruitment

Join us as Wardens

When we extend hospitality to others, we’re not trying to impress people, we’re trying to reflect God to them. As we serve our Lord, we may meet someone who really needs a friend…and we can fill that need. Maybe we can make an eternal difference in the person’s life, just because we choose to be friendly and helpful.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Recruit Catechists

We are Recruiting Catechists

Calling all Parents who have young children and those who are endowed in the teaching charism to come forward and serve the Lord.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Recruitment of Musicians
Ephrem Music Ministry

Calling all musicians with a willing heart to serve to come forward to join Ephrem Music Ministry.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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Lectors Recruitment

Ministry of Lectors is recruiting new members to proclaim the Word of God. If you have a willing heart and a desire to serve the Lord, come join us to be instruments of God and proclaim your faith through HIS Word.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Recruitment
Ministry of Comfort

The Ministry of Comfort brings the Eucharist to the homebound.
Interested to learn more about this ministry and how you can help, Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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Legion of Mary
Recruitment
The Legion of Mary invites youths below 18 years old who are interested in praying together and serving the church in its various spiritual activities.  Join the Legion of Mary to have an enriched spiritual and prayer life and discover what God has in store for you!
Email Parish Admin Office
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Around Our Archdiocese

GIFT-Logo

GIFT Contribution

Jan 2025 Special Intent for GIFT.   This weekend’s GIFT (Giving in Faith and Thankfulness) contributions will support the Catholic Hub building project – a catalyst of spiritual growth in our Archdiocese with prayer spaces, retreat facilities, a multi-purpose hall and a senior clergy residence. Give online or drop GIFT envelopes into the collection box/bag.   Please give generously to build a more vibrant, evangelising and missionary Church. Learn more: www.catholic foundation.sg/the-catholic-hub.

CREATING SAFE SPACES in Communities and Religious Institutions

Dates: 22-23 March 2025 (2 days, non-stay in at La Salle House)

Register : https://forms.gle/TKeRHkzrdqrswEpa9

This two-day workshop seminar introduces Safeguarding as Charism and Spirituality, starting with its theological and spiritual foundation. Abuse and all its forms will be defined. The dynamics of victimization and offending will also be explored. This workshop is highly recommended to all holding leadership positions in the Church.

As Pope Francis insists, “We are a sign that the ministry of safeguarding belongs to all of us as it is part of the Church’s ministry, indeed of evangelization itself,” and without safe spaces and interior freedom from the heart, our Church will never be safe where the Gospel is freely proclaimed.”

Divorced? Separated?
Catholic Divorce Support Group Singapore ‘s next run of the twelve-week Surviving Divorce program begins on 21 January 2025 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Singapore.
The cost of the program for participants is $60 which includes the Surviving Divorce Personal Guidebook and all program materials.
Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic Church teachings.
Visit our website https://www.catholicdivorce.sg/events or email us catholicdivorce.sg@gmail.com for more information.

Here is some information on the program:

Surviving Divorce (SD18) is a 12-week program conducted once a week over zoom with some sessions held in-person. This program will help participants:
Work through the emotional upheaval of separation and divorce. Find personal hope and healing. Discover a deeper understanding of God’s love for you. Gain wisdom and comfort from experts and others who share your experience. Navigate new concerns like custody, court hearings and finance.

In this programme, practical advice meets pastoral care. We hope the video presentations by Catholic priests, theologians and teachers in this course will help you cope during this difficult time and be a source of God’s divine mercy for you and your family. Join us on a deep personal and intimate journey of hope and healing.

Every Tuesday, 21 January to 29 April, 2025
8pm to 10pm
Venue: Combination of zoom and physical sessions
held at Church of the Holy Spirit, Singapore.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/49fEdtFdGN2SpJbr7

Building Trust (TRU)
Through conversations and interactive group activities, participants will develop a shared understanding of trust and take personal responsibility for how they can develop deeper levels of trust at an inter-personal and group level.

First run on 8 March. Second run on 12 April 2025. Venue at Agape Village. $100/- per pax including GST & lunch.

To register or find out more, go to www.catholicleader.sg

Lead Like Jesus (LLJ)
Effective leadership – whether on the job, in the community, at church or in the home – starts on the inside. Knowing who we are, and to whom we belong to. One deals with one’s relationship to Christ. The other with one’s life purpose.

A foundational module based on the servant leadership modelled by Jesus Christ, exploring the 4 domains of leading like Jesus: the heart, head, hands and habits.

First run on 15 & 22 Feb. Second run on 15 & 29 Mar 2025. Venue at Agape Village. $200/- per pax including GST & lunch and tea break for 2 sessions and personal workbook.

To register or find out more, go to www.catholicleader.sg

My Personal Compass by Fr David Garcia, OP (In-Person at CANA)

My Personal Compass in 2025 returns as a set of 10 sessions!

Get introduced to the basics of morality, which are applicable to all and not just Christians. Come and build an ethical foundation so you can journey towards fulfilling your potential as a person made in the image of God.

Register now at https://bit.ly/CSTMPC 

For enquiries, please email Caritas Singapore at formation.cst@caritas-singapore.org

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) 2025

A most blessed hope-filled new year 2025 to you!

This year, Christians around the world celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) 2025 which will take place from 18 to 25 January globally,

Organised by the Archdiocesan Catholic Council for Ecumenical Dialogue (ACCED) and St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street),

there will be just one prayer service to bring together Christians from all over Singapore to unite with one mind and one heart in prayer and reflection on the theme: Do you believe? (John 11:26).

Venue: St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street), 143 Victoria Street, S 188020

Date: 21 January 2025 (Tue)

Time: 8pm

QUIETING THE SOUL 

7-9 March 2025 @ St. Francis Xavier Retreat Centre

Take some time out with the Lord as He invites you to “come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”  [Mark 6:31]

This is a 3-day silent retreat suitable for beginners and busy people. Register early using QR code in poster.

FRIENDSGIVING:  Praying Our Friendships

21-23 February 2025 @ Bintan

Friendship is a sacrament of God’s love and a gift. In this uniquely crafted retreat, you are to bring a friend (could be a family member, a colleague, etc) and celebrate this gift together. You will also discover how Jesus continues to draw you into a deeper friendship with Him. Register early using QR code in poster.

Ephesians 6: Armour of God Retreat (EPH6)
A 2D1N stay-in retreat that unpacks the spiritual and practical implications in St Paul’s letter to the Ephesians Chapter 6 and helps leaders to be equipped with the “whole armour of God, so as to withstand the wiles of the devil” (Eph 6:11).

The retreat includes talks by Fr Valerian Cheong, Fr Andrew Wong and Joseph Fernandez on being more aware of supernatural realms on social media and other openings which lead people away from God, what the first commandment entails and so on.

8 – 9 Feb 2025 at Punggol Retreat Centre. $320/- per pax inclusive of GST (en suite single-room & meals included)

To register or find out more, go to www.catholicleader.sg

CHARIS’ Overseas Humanitarian Foundation Course

The Overseas Humanitarian Foundation Course is a face-to-face learning experience that allows
participants to explore their lives’ faith journeys and answer the call to be living missionary disciples.
The course features speakers like Fr. David Garcia, O.P., Khoo Peng Beng, and Christopher Chan. It
will be held on 18 th January 2025, from 9am to 4pm at Church of Divine Mercy.
For more information or to register, visit:

https://makehopehappen.charis-singapore.org/Activities/ohfc-5

ELISHA Emerging Leaders 2024
1st half of 2025

ELISHA is a unique 6-month leadership journey that is developed by CLC to provide a strong spiritual and practical foundation for new and emerging leaders in the parishes and Archdiocesan Organisations.  Typically, these are individuals in their 20s to their 40s who are either already in leadership or earmarked for leadership, and have the potential to take on higher leadership roles in the future to help build the kingdom of God.

Comprising 5 training workshops and 1 weekend stay-in retreat over the first-half of 2025, ELISHA seeks to equip leaders with the foundation that they will need in their leadership journey of service as servant leaders.  These include cultivating a discipleship disposition, learning how to dialogue and relate with others in community, building capacity to discern God’s will when making decisions, and developing others in the way of delegating, facilitating participation and learning other practical organisational leadership skills.

To find out more, click here or contact the Executive Director and Head of Training, Rofina Tham at rofina.tham@catholic.org.sg

Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC)
has launched the Schema!

The Schema is a document containing the draft priorities and recommendations for our diocese for the next 10 years. It is the result of wide and deep consultation and discernment among the faithful lay, clergy and religious communities.

All are invited to read the Schema, engage in conversations within your parish and communities, and share with us your discernment on it.

The Schema is available on the APC website at https://www.catholic.sg/apc-schema/. There, you can also find a Schema Workbook which provides a guide on holding conversations on the Schema within your community.  Scan this QR code to access the link:

Video of the overview of the Scheme:
Journey Together, with Christ
Build the Kingdom of God
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rVGBPOiSzUEPSCAoT_ihzR5yoZ6O5MX6/view?usp=drive_link

Welcome Home Catholics!
Rekindle your faith with Landings Singapore’s new 10-week programme designed for Catholics seeking a reconnection to their faith.
Scan the QR code in the poster to find out more.

Pro-Bono Counsellors
Catholic Family Life

A Heart to Serve – Catholic Family Life (CFL) is calling out for volunteers!

If you have a desire/calling to make a difference and contribute your God-given gifts and talents. Join CFL in volunteering your time by empowering, enriching the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters.

“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa

Get in touch with Catholic Family Life to find out more, contact us at 64880278 or email michelle@familylife.sg. If you are interested to volunteer with us, do fill up the volunteer form: https://bit.ly/CFL-volunteer-form and we will get in touch with you.

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Special Retreat Package
Mondays to Thursdays

What better way to begin the new year than with a retreat with the Lord and his blessed Mother!
To make retreats more affordable for all, we are offering special weekday packages for individuals and groups.
Click the image above for more information.

Online resources
for Catholic parents

A great resource for parents preparing for their children’s baptism as well as parents of children attending catechism classes.

Foundations of Catholic Parenting
Bonding with Our Children
Sexuality Education
Managing Social Media and screen time
Forming our children in the faith and virtues, and more to come.

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The Catholic Hub

Watch the video to learn more about the Catholic Hub

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3ygFCIpiIdTlY4IMd4H2aM5GvO3N9c7/view?usp=share_link

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Our Archdiocese has been working to build a more vibrant, evangelising and missionary Church. In sharing the Good News, we are bringing the hope and love of Christ to vast numbers of people.

Within our Church today, however, there are currently no premises large enough for our organisations and communities to hold their activities on a large scale. After much study, we concluded that the Church’s largest freehold site at 49 Upper Thomson Road could optimally be used to house major Archdiocesan organisations, a convention centre with overnight retreat facilities, a home for senior clergy – and more – for the long-term needs of the Church.

Beyond physical infrastructure, such a Catholic Hub can bring about a greater depth of communion. The facilities and organisations located there will enable collaboration for a more effective witnessing of the Gospel to the people of Singapore and reap economies of scale.

Read more…https://www.catholicfoundation.sg/the-catholic-hub/

Catholic Family Life Volunteer Recruitment

Catholic Family Life: Volunteer Recruitment
(Administrative and Reception Support at Counselling Centre)

A Heart to Serve – Catholic Family Life (CFL) is calling out for volunteers!
If you have a desire/calling to make a difference and contribute your God-given gifts and talents. Join CFL in volunteering your time by empowering, enriching the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters. “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
Get in touch with Catholic Family Life to find out more, contact us at 64880278 or email michelle@catholicfamilylife.sg. If you are interested to volunteer with us, do fill up the volunteer form: https://bit.ly/CFL-volunteer-form and we will get in touch with you.

Migrant Helpline

UGAT-ACMI Free Counseling Services

UGAT’s SGot Kita, Kabayan Helpline are available for (Filipino) migrants in Singapore.

SGot Kita, Kabayan is a designated free online helpline developed specifically for migrants in Singapore.

UGAT has counsellors who speak various languages and dialects in the Philippines, such as Tagalog, Cebuano, Bicolano, Bisaya, and Hiligaynon, for those clients who are more comfortable sharing in their own language.

The helpline service is open on Monday – Sunday, 9pm – 12am.

Be Kind to your Mental Health

Counselling and Psychological Services
By Clarity Singapore

Clarity Singapore, a member organisation of Caritas Singapore, focuses on responding to mental health needs through community-based mental healthcare services and social integration programmes. We offer professional counselling and psychological services to help individuals in learning to cope with their situations in more adaptive ways.

Learn more: https://www.clarity-singapore.org

PARA-COUNSELLING

Para-Counselling Service
By Catholic Family Life

Need someone to journey with you through the stages and challenges of life? Trained Para-Counsellors are available via Zoom.

Please call 66318963 (Mon – Fri 12pm to 4pm)

Email paracounselling-info@familylife.sg or

Visit https://cpc.familylife.sg/ to book your session.